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ambassador in libya. (chanting) >> meantime riots breaking out in tunisia where dozens of pro tests burning the american flag you suicide of the u.s. embassy. >> let's get the latest from our own gregg palkot who joins us live from london. a lot going on. what's the update? >> we were just speaking with a yemeni official. he tells me in fact the perimeter walls the security core done around the u.s. embassy in the capital of yemen have been breached by protestors. he says there was damage done to the embassy grounds. he says the situation is under control. as you noted there was damage done the flag taken down. some injuries some destruction to u.s. property in that area. that is happening while we were also watching in cairo egypt were protests have gone on through tonight into today. police trying to deal with that situation now firing tear gas into a crowd. the anger in yemen and cairo and the anger we are hearing about from other countries as you hear about stemming from the movie "made in the u.s." s
ambassador in libya. (chanting) >> meantime riots breaking out in tunisia where dozens of pro tests burning the american flag you suicide of the u.s. embassy. >> let's get the latest from our own gregg palkot who joins us live from london. a lot going on. what's the update? >> we were just speaking with a yemeni official. he tells me in fact the perimeter walls the security core done around the u.s. embassy in the capital of yemen have been breached by protestors. he says...
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coming up an update on the consulate attack in libya. this is the morning news. libya. this is the morning news. i don't have time for the flu. that's why i'm knocking things off my to-do list. vitamin d, done! hand sanitizer, done! hey, eric! i'm here for my flu shot. sorry, didn't make an appointment. well, you don't need one. whether it's flu shots or prescriptions, we continue to accept express scripts and medco plans. i'm bonnie, and this is my cvs. hgotta start the day off right. wardrobe. cute. then new activia breakfast blend. a great way to help start the day. mmm... creamy lowfat yogurt with grains in yummy breakfast flavors, like apple cinnamon. its hearty, with twice the protein of regular lowfat yogurt and helps regulate your digestive system. our morning routines are important, aren't they? new activia breakfast blend. >>> despite the worst drought in decades, the u.s. is expected to produce its eighth largest corn crop on record. a report also said stockpiles of corn and soy beans are larger than expected. but that's little comfort to drought stricken far
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ambassador to libya will be found. ambassador chris stevens and three other american embassy workers were killed when armed gunmen stormed the consulate in benghazi. >> now an f.b.i. team is headed to the consulate to look for answers in this. the question now, was the attack part of the protest over an anti-muslim film or a coordinated terror attack intended to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary. susan mcginnis has more. >> reporter: egyptian police clashed with others overnight. it's the latest in wave of violence in egypt and libya that led to the deaths of ambassador christopher stevens and three other americans. president obama promises the u.s. will find those responsible. >> we will bring their killers to justice. >> reporter: investigators are considering the possibility that stevens' death was planned, part of a coordinated terrorist attack. >> it appears to be well planned out. certainly this was more than just a protest gone bad but whether or not it was a premeditated al qaeda attack i think is still to be
ambassador to libya will be found. ambassador chris stevens and three other american embassy workers were killed when armed gunmen stormed the consulate in benghazi. >> now an f.b.i. team is headed to the consulate to look for answers in this. the question now, was the attack part of the protest over an anti-muslim film or a coordinated terror attack intended to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary. susan mcginnis has more. >> reporter: egyptian police clashed with others overnight....
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consulate in libya. a heckler prevented him from doing so but making a pivot from the kind of tone he took before when -- actually criticizing president obama and his handling of what has taken place. we're taking you around the world in 60 minutes. here's what's going on right now. the anger is spreading fast since the attacks on the u.s. consulate at libya that happened on the anniversary of september 11th. we are seeing protests and violence in the streets in several countries. we're talking egypt, iran, yemen and israel. secretary of state hillary clinton told muslims everywhere that the united states had nothing to do with the youtube video that seems to have sparked the violent protests. >> this video is disgusting and reprehensible. it appears to have a deeply cynical purpose, to denigrate a great religion and to provoke rage. but as i said yesterday, there is no justification, none at all, for responding to this video with violence. we condemn the violence that has resulted in the strongest terms
consulate in libya. a heckler prevented him from doing so but making a pivot from the kind of tone he took before when -- actually criticizing president obama and his handling of what has taken place. we're taking you around the world in 60 minutes. here's what's going on right now. the anger is spreading fast since the attacks on the u.s. consulate at libya that happened on the anniversary of september 11th. we are seeing protests and violence in the streets in several countries. we're talking...
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he was an expert on libya. after the war, he was appointed as the representative to the opposition, which was a great distinction and he worked very hard and tirelessly in that role, both coordinating the response to the humanitarian crisis and serving as liaison to the opposition figures. he was a critical person for the administration in working through the problems in libya. it's a huge loss and it's not only a loss in terms of a great diplomat, but someone who was really important to the past and future of libya. >> elyse, what was he like personally? he, his family, the choices he made to go overseas? >> well, he was what you call this stage, a classic arabist. really loved the middle eastern region. really loved libya in particular and was really interested in helping this country build anew, but as one colleague put it today, he was just a very laid back guy. had this incredibly cool kind of northern california exterior, but inside, had this kind of burning desire to get it right. it's not that he wasn't
he was an expert on libya. after the war, he was appointed as the representative to the opposition, which was a great distinction and he worked very hard and tirelessly in that role, both coordinating the response to the humanitarian crisis and serving as liaison to the opposition figures. he was a critical person for the administration in working through the problems in libya. it's a huge loss and it's not only a loss in terms of a great diplomat, but someone who was really important to the...
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we are working with the government of libya to secure our diplomats. i've also directed my administration to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. >> reporter: sean smith was an air force veteran and the married father two of young children. two other americans have not been identified by the state department yet. security has been increased not only at u.s. embassies but also at consulates around the world. there are calls from muslim groups for more protests this week. juror thank you. >>> there was a rally in support of the united states in front. of the white house yesterday. muslims, mostly from libya, came out to say that only extremists hate the united states. the rally was inspired by a similar demonstration supporting ambassador stevens in the city of benghazi last night. stay with fox 5 for the latest on this developing story both on air and online at myfoxdc.com. >>> the fate of a maryland man who has been imprisoned in cuba since 2009 is making headline this morning. a cuban official says the government is ready to neg
we are working with the government of libya to secure our diplomats. i've also directed my administration to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. >> reporter: sean smith was an air force veteran and the married father two of young children. two other americans have not been identified by the state department yet. security has been increased not only at u.s. embassies but also at consulates around the world. there are calls from muslim groups for more protests this...
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mission in libya. they also claimed credit for a firebombing in may that targeted the red cross office in benghazi. they also claimed credit for that attack on june 6th that the u.s. consulate in benghazi, the ied attack, that ended up in that video. they also claimed credit nor an attack less than a week later on the british envoy to libya, the british one. that attack also taking place in benghazi. and then a week after that, islamist militants attacked another consulate in benghazi, the consulate of tunisia. so, yes, there is that video, this crude, anti-muslim video which is the latest anti-muslim provocation causing protests and riots around the world. we will talk more about that later. but what happened last night in libya does not seem to be the spontaneous outburst of a crowd that had its sensitivities offended by religious provocation. it does not seem to have been that kind of violence, at least at this early date. that angry religious mob phenomenon is part of the relevant context for under
mission in libya. they also claimed credit for a firebombing in may that targeted the red cross office in benghazi. they also claimed credit for that attack on june 6th that the u.s. consulate in benghazi, the ied attack, that ended up in that video. they also claimed credit nor an attack less than a week later on the british envoy to libya, the british one. that attack also taking place in benghazi. and then a week after that, islamist militants attacked another consulate in benghazi, the...
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the attack in benghazi, libya. what more are we learning about the attacks and the measures the state department is trying to take to ensure the safety of its personnel left in benghazi, tripoli, and elsewhere? >> you have a couple of things, anderson. what they're trying to do is make sure the security of the people who are left, and that's only in tripoli, not in benghazi, is assured, so they're sending some marines. it's kind of like a quick reaction for us to the embassy in tripoli to beef that up. they're also notifying troops around the world that potentially they could be used in various ways to ensure the security of american personnel and then, of course, as you mentioned, you've got the destroyers. this would be the destroyers and the drones would be used more, let's say, if the president determined that it was a time to strike against whoever was the group that carried out this attack. >> we'll have a look back on the life of the ambassador. jill and jomana, we'll check in with you. this is a story with
the attack in benghazi, libya. what more are we learning about the attacks and the measures the state department is trying to take to ensure the safety of its personnel left in benghazi, tripoli, and elsewhere? >> you have a couple of things, anderson. what they're trying to do is make sure the security of the people who are left, and that's only in tripoli, not in benghazi, is assured, so they're sending some marines. it's kind of like a quick reaction for us to the embassy in tripoli to...
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diplomatic mission in benghazi, libya, was under attack. searches for the british monitoring group called it a well-planned assault that occurred in two wavs. the sources said the attack involved a group of about 20 militants and included heavy artillery, machine guns, and rocket-propelled grenades. by morning, it was confirmed that four american diplomats, including the u.s. ambassador to libya, christopher stevens, were killed in the attack. that makes stevens the first ambassador killed in the line of duty since 1988, when arnold raphael, the ambassador to pakistan, died alongside the president of pakistan in an unexplained plane crash. president obama addressed the nation from the white house rose garden this morning. about 50 u.s. marines were deployed to libya and two u.s. warships are headed towards the libyan coast. secretary of state hillary clinton addressed the sad irony of the attacks in the wake of the u.s. support of the libyan revolution. >> today many americans are asking, indeed, i asked myself, how could this happen? how c
diplomatic mission in benghazi, libya, was under attack. searches for the british monitoring group called it a well-planned assault that occurred in two wavs. the sources said the attack involved a group of about 20 militants and included heavy artillery, machine guns, and rocket-propelled grenades. by morning, it was confirmed that four american diplomats, including the u.s. ambassador to libya, christopher stevens, were killed in the attack. that makes stevens the first ambassador killed in...
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diplomatic mission in benghazi, libya, was under attack. searches for the british monitoring group called it a well-planned assault that occurred in two ways. the sources said the attack involved a group of about 20 militants and included heavy artillery, machine guns, and rocket-propelled grenades. by morning, it was confirmed that four american diplomats, including the u.s. ambassador to libya, christopher stevens, were killed in the attack. that makes stevens the first ambassador killed in the line of duty since 1988, when arnold raphael, the ambassador to pakistan, died alongside the president of pakistan in an unexplained plane crash. president obama addressed the nation from the white house rose garden this morning. about 50 u.s. marines were deployed to libya and two u.s. warships are headed towards the libyan coast. secretary of state hillary clinton addressed the sad irony of the attacks in the wake of the u.s. support of the libyan revolution. >> today many americans are asking, indeed, i asked myself, how could this happen? how c
diplomatic mission in benghazi, libya, was under attack. searches for the british monitoring group called it a well-planned assault that occurred in two ways. the sources said the attack involved a group of about 20 militants and included heavy artillery, machine guns, and rocket-propelled grenades. by morning, it was confirmed that four american diplomats, including the u.s. ambassador to libya, christopher stevens, were killed in the attack. that makes stevens the first ambassador killed in...
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but the violence on september 11, 2012, didn't start libya. it began when radical islamists in egypt who, were outrained over a u.s.-made film that insults muhammad, and burned the american flag and replaced it with one similar to that of al qaeda. the white house issue aid staimentd apologizing to the radicals, saying, quote, the embassy condemns misguided efforts to hurt the religious feelings of muslims. the president is at a campaign stop in las vegas. he is expected to speak on this topic. >> thank you! thank you. thank you very much. a great round of applause for the wonderful introduction. [cheers and applause] >> i also want to say it's good to see your once and next congresswoman! [cheering] it is so good to see all of you. i love you back. i do. [cheering] >> i want to begin [crowd chanting four more years]. >> thank you. thank you. [cheering] >> i want to begin tonight by just saying a few words about a tough day that we have had today. you know... we... we lost four americans last night who were killed when they were attacked at a
but the violence on september 11, 2012, didn't start libya. it began when radical islamists in egypt who, were outrained over a u.s.-made film that insults muhammad, and burned the american flag and replaced it with one similar to that of al qaeda. the white house issue aid staimentd apologizing to the radicals, saying, quote, the embassy condemns misguided efforts to hurt the religious feelings of muslims. the president is at a campaign stop in las vegas. he is expected to speak on this topic....
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>>shepard: he was in libya when qadhafi fell. >>guest: he was in libya shortly africa deaf fell. >>shepard: did he ever discuss all of that? >>guest: he described him as some of the closest firefighting that he witnessed without being part of. none of it was geared toward him or the other americans there, it was just a lot of clean up in the streets and scuffling. >>shepard: he was working as a security officer for a private security firm, right? >>guest: yes. >>shepard: how long had that been going on? what specifically did he do? >>guest: he got out of the navy in 2005 after 10 years as a seal and he had been, since then, for seven years, working if private security on a three-month on, 1 1/2 month off, generally, basis, where he went to various countries including afghanistan, pakistan, yemen, mostly, and mexico, contracting for the government. >>shepard: you always worried. >>guest: he was putting himself at risk. >>shepard: it must have been something he loved doing? >>guest: he felt it was valuable. he was good at what he did. he wanted someone who was good at what they did
>>shepard: he was in libya when qadhafi fell. >>guest: he was in libya shortly africa deaf fell. >>shepard: did he ever discuss all of that? >>guest: he described him as some of the closest firefighting that he witnessed without being part of. none of it was geared toward him or the other americans there, it was just a lot of clean up in the streets and scuffling. >>shepard: he was working as a security officer for a private security firm, right? >>guest:...
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. >>> on our broadcast tonight, days of rage, egypt, libya, now yemen, the protests against the u.s. are spreading. we're live tonight in cairo and tripoli. >>> also tonight, a navy seal who lost his life in thie ining attack on the consulat >>> and new numbers, and what we're polling, including what the post-convention bounce has done for the president in a critical state at a critical time. >>> your money, a big announcement on the economy, what it could mean for mortga mortgages, with retirement savings and jobs for a lot of americans. >>> and a big moment for the duchess, what she is drinking is getting so much attention nightly news begins now. >>> from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with brian williams. >>> good evening, tonight, across a huge and uneasy region, where arab spring has long ago faded into something more complicated. today, there were protests in no fewer than several locations. today, the violence is in cairo where the protesters stormed the u.s. embassy. then the terrible lightning attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, liby
. >>> on our broadcast tonight, days of rage, egypt, libya, now yemen, the protests against the u.s. are spreading. we're live tonight in cairo and tripoli. >>> also tonight, a navy seal who lost his life in thie ining attack on the consulat >>> and new numbers, and what we're polling, including what the post-convention bounce has done for the president in a critical state at a critical time. >>> your money, a big announcement on the economy, what it could...
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consulate in benghazi, libya. the latest on who's suspected to be behind it and the politics that surround it, both important parts of the story but we also want to remember the lives lost. four people killed, four americans. we know two of their names. the other two names have not been released as the government tries to contact their families. there's also reports of a number of libyans who died trying to protect the consulate in benghazi. we know the name sean smith, ten-year veteran of the state departme department, husband and father of two and the name christopher stevens, u.s. ambassador, just 52 years old with a remarkable career. kr chris stevens was first sent there in 2007. last year he was tasked with a formidable and dangerous assignment, america's point man with the forces fighting gadhafi. >> in the early days of the libyan revolution, i asked chris to be our envoy to the rebel opposition. he arrived on a cargo ship in the port of benghazi and began building relationships with libya's revolutionarie
consulate in benghazi, libya. the latest on who's suspected to be behind it and the politics that surround it, both important parts of the story but we also want to remember the lives lost. four people killed, four americans. we know two of their names. the other two names have not been released as the government tries to contact their families. there's also reports of a number of libyans who died trying to protect the consulate in benghazi. we know the name sean smith, ten-year veteran of the...
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embassy in libya -- on the consulate in libya may be the work of terrorists. >> welcome to news4 today. we're going to take a live look outside right now. at 5:00 a.m., 64 degrees out there. continued, wonderful, fabulous, spectacular weather in the nation's capital. this is as good as it gets. >> all those adjectives absolutely worked, tom kierein, don't you think? >> i am out of words. i am speechless. it's been so gorgeous. and it continues. and here this morning, not quite as dry as it has been the last couple of mornings. a little bit of patchy fog in some of the rural areas, but we have another clear sky, the autumn constellations are up. jupiter, that's a bright spot on the southern sky. venus rising with a thin crescent moon. we have a little bit of fog in some of the rural areas because it has turned a little more humid, but it's cool again. most of these areas, maryland, virginia, the eastern shore, the northern neck, most of these areas are down into the low and mid 50s. on the bay waters, it's right around 60 degrees. by 6:00 a.m., we'll be into the mid 50s under a clear sk
embassy in libya -- on the consulate in libya may be the work of terrorists. >> welcome to news4 today. we're going to take a live look outside right now. at 5:00 a.m., 64 degrees out there. continued, wonderful, fabulous, spectacular weather in the nation's capital. this is as good as it gets. >> all those adjectives absolutely worked, tom kierein, don't you think? >> i am out of words. i am speechless. it's been so gorgeous. and it continues. and here this morning, not quite...
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of what happened in libya. the reaction on syria. they lost their economic interests and that access to the oil resources in libya because of what happens. they took the united nations resolution, no-fly zone, as permission for nato to go there and intervene. in fact, this was not for the sake of the libyan economic interests. barack obama was unable to go there for many reasons. he has internal crisis. there was a deal with france. france was involved when we had a new foreign minister who was helping france. this was not done for the sake of democratization in libya. it is clear now that all of the economic interest and the access to resources the secured between four countries. the first is the united states of america, france, britain, and catarrh, who is also involved in the whole thing. we need to be less naive and deal with the situation, country per country, and understanding there are challenges, there are from behind-the-scenes alliances that are now important. there's something i want to say. all of
of what happened in libya. the reaction on syria. they lost their economic interests and that access to the oil resources in libya because of what happens. they took the united nations resolution, no-fly zone, as permission for nato to go there and intervene. in fact, this was not for the sake of the libyan economic interests. barack obama was unable to go there for many reasons. he has internal crisis. there was a deal with france. france was involved when we had a new foreign minister who was...
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consulate in libya that killed an ambassador and three other staff. demonstrators in yemen are also targeting american diplomatic missions. they gathered in front of the heavily guarded u.s. embassy in sanaa. they chanted religious slogans. some threw stones at the buildings or attempted to climb over the walls. al arab al arabiya reports a number of people were injured. [ chanting ] protesters have been out in force again in the egyptian capital cairo. they gathered in tahrir square a few hundred meters from the u.s. embassy, which they stormed a couple of days ago. security forces tried to disperse the crowd. demonstrators fought back. health authorities say more than a dozen people were injured. protesters are angry the american-made film ridicules the prophet muhammad and includes scenes of a sexual nature. muslims object to any depiction of muhammad. >>> agents with the u.s. federal bureau of investigation are looking into whether terrorist groups were behind that attack in libya. the gunman took aim at the consulate in the eastern city of bengha
consulate in libya that killed an ambassador and three other staff. demonstrators in yemen are also targeting american diplomatic missions. they gathered in front of the heavily guarded u.s. embassy in sanaa. they chanted religious slogans. some threw stones at the buildings or attempted to climb over the walls. al arab al arabiya reports a number of people were injured. [ chanting ] protesters have been out in force again in the egyptian capital cairo. they gathered in tahrir square a few...
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now, he was from yemen and -- i'm sorry, he was from libya. some believe that may have been the go ahead for the attacks. the u.s. consulate now abandoned was a villa in benghazi. killed in the attack was u.s. ambassador chris stevens. he apparently died from smoke inhalation. sean smith also died. a team of specially trained marines arrived in tripoli overnight. it is believed it was a targeted terrorist attack, not part of a spontaneous protest like those in egypt. rioters there have ignited fires and clashed with police. president obama has condemned the attacks and secretary of state hillary clinton said the libyan government was not involved. libya's ambassador spoke out strongly as well. >> this incident is tragic. it is a tragedy. we condemn t we will do everything possible to protect the american people. the international community has been working in our country. >> reporter: ambassador chris stevens lived in chevy chase what he was not on assignment overseas. two other americans killed have not yet been identified by the state depart
now, he was from yemen and -- i'm sorry, he was from libya. some believe that may have been the go ahead for the attacks. the u.s. consulate now abandoned was a villa in benghazi. killed in the attack was u.s. ambassador chris stevens. he apparently died from smoke inhalation. sean smith also died. a team of specially trained marines arrived in tripoli overnight. it is believed it was a targeted terrorist attack, not part of a spontaneous protest like those in egypt. rioters there have ignited...
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especially libya. the country is grateful for our assistance but they still need more assistance. >> chris' message would have been do not waiver. that's the one thing he would have wanted more than anything, that this commitment to try to help stabilize fragile democracies is really what he had devoted his life to. and that-- the challenge now is to instill the rule of law and help them, not only find those who perpetrated, but to bring them to justice in fair trials and to be a contrast to, for example, the execution of muammar gaddafi but put them in on trial in ways these are new democracies committed to the principles of law and order. >> ifill: that's what we'll be watching for next. robin wright, frank wehrey, thank you both very much. >> woodruff: coming up, we'll look at how libyan developments were drawn into the presidential campaign. also ahead: unveiling the iphone 5; spraying herbicides in oregon's forests; and counting poor and uninsured americans. but first, the other news of the day. h
especially libya. the country is grateful for our assistance but they still need more assistance. >> chris' message would have been do not waiver. that's the one thing he would have wanted more than anything, that this commitment to try to help stabilize fragile democracies is really what he had devoted his life to. and that-- the challenge now is to instill the rule of law and help them, not only find those who perpetrated, but to bring them to justice in fair trials and to be a contrast...
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destroyer off the coast of libya. a second is on the way in response to that deadly attack on americans. an elite group of marines sent to tripoli to reinforce security at the u.s. embassy. >> intelligence officials are now saying the attack may have been timed more to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary rather than in response to the anti-muslim film. >> the film was the reason for protests in egypt where anti-american protestors are out in the streets of cairo again this morning. police vehicles deployed tear gas and troops armed with guns and sticks charged at the crowd near the embassy. this was nothing like the previous day when protestors stormed the embassy. and destroyed that american flag. >>> from the white house, president obama reassuring americans that justice will be done in the murders of four state department employees, including that of u.s. ambassador chris stevens. >> there is absolutely no justification to this type of senseless violence. none.. the world must stand together to unequivocally reject
destroyer off the coast of libya. a second is on the way in response to that deadly attack on americans. an elite group of marines sent to tripoli to reinforce security at the u.s. embassy. >> intelligence officials are now saying the attack may have been timed more to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary rather than in response to the anti-muslim film. >> the film was the reason for protests in egypt where anti-american protestors are out in the streets of cairo again this morning....
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embassy in cairo, egypt. >>> in libya, u.s. officials are trying to determine if the attack that killed ambassador chris stevens and three others was planned. two u.s. warships have been dispatched to the libyan coast and a marine unit is beefing up security at the u.s. embassy in tripoli. an fbi team will help with the investigation and the u.s. consulate in benghazi was destroyed by fire. charlie agata visited it and saw the destruction. what was it like inside the consulate? >> reporter: well, nora, the consulate was decimated. this is not a heavily fortified compound, wasn't even a fortified compound. just a building or group of buildings on a residential street. iron gates in the front of it, and we were shown the guard shack, which is the first building you come to. that was with the vehicles around it had been bombed out completely. had been set on fire and then you go about 30, 40 yards or so into it and then the bigger building inside the consulate itself. and there is where the residences and -- or the dining room are
embassy in cairo, egypt. >>> in libya, u.s. officials are trying to determine if the attack that killed ambassador chris stevens and three others was planned. two u.s. warships have been dispatched to the libyan coast and a marine unit is beefing up security at the u.s. embassy in tripoli. an fbi team will help with the investigation and the u.s. consulate in benghazi was destroyed by fire. charlie agata visited it and saw the destruction. what was it like inside the consulate?...
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, where they want a new libya. it hasn't even been a year since gadhafi was killed. you know, this was -- this really is a new day, and you're right, i can assume that there are a lot of families who are watching what's happening, and they too are worried about militants and unruly mobs as well. >> absolutely. >> okay. barbara star, thanks. >> reporter: and as this all began, as we're get to know, u.s. ambassador to libya who was killed, chris stevens, there's somebody who knows him really well. his name is harvey morris. he's a journalist, a friend of the ambassador chris stevens. you knew him for quite some time. you last saw ambassador stevens at a dinner in october of 2011. what went through your mind when you heard that he was killed? >> well, it was just very hard to grasp, because he was so optimistic about the job he was going to take up. in fact, when i last saw him in autumn last year, he was slightly concerned he wouldn't get his congressional approval. it seemed a formality, but anyway, he was worried a
, where they want a new libya. it hasn't even been a year since gadhafi was killed. you know, this was -- this really is a new day, and you're right, i can assume that there are a lot of families who are watching what's happening, and they too are worried about militants and unruly mobs as well. >> absolutely. >> okay. barbara star, thanks. >> reporter: and as this all began, as we're get to know, u.s. ambassador to libya who was killed, chris stevens, there's somebody who...